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Prolific writer and producer Koji Steven Sakai creates stories that entertain, challenge, and connect. From scripted television for Disney+ and Hulu to producing feature films starring Academy Award® winners and action legends, his work has reached global audiences across every major streaming platform—including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Paramount+.

With 12 produced feature screenplays and nine films under his belt as a producer, Koji has collaborated with an impressive roster of icons, including Samuel L. Jackson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mel Gibson, and RZA. His versatility is reflected in a diverse portfolio ranging from a Netflix comedy special to his work on the writing team for the hit series House of the Owl.

Beyond the screen, Koji is a leading voice in the audio space. He is the creator of the chart-topping fiction podcast Elucidity, which hit #1 on the Apple Podcasts charts in 2024, and the host of The Unofficial Official Story, which averages over 50,000 downloads per episode.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Koji currently teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extension and has shared his expertise at USC, Chapman University, and the New York Film Academy. Whether through a screenplay, a podcast mic, or a classroom lecture, he remains committed to the art of storytelling in all its forms.

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S5E11: Were the Kennedys Responsible for Marilyn Monroe’s Death?

Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home on August 5th, 1962. While the official story ruled her tragic passing as a suicide by overdose, the unofficial theories point to something much darker. This week, hosts Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai dive into one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries: Did … Continue reading S5E11: Were the Kennedys Responsible for Marilyn Monroe’s Death?

S3E1: Beyond the Rink: Kristi Yamaguchi on Heritage, Resilience, and Gold

Now Streaming: Season 3 Premiere! ⛸️🏅 We are officially back! To celebrate the Winter Olympics kicking off next month, we’re opening the season with a deep dive into the journey of a true icon: Kristi Yamaguchi. This isn’t just a highlight reel of her 1992 Gold Medal win. We’re heading into the archives of the … Continue reading S3E1: Beyond the Rink: Kristi Yamaguchi on Heritage, Resilience, and Gold

Story Over Studio: Why We’re Taking Elucidity Season 2 to the Resistance

When we launched Season 1 of Elucidity, it was a question: in a world of constant surveillance, is our inner world still our own? Because of your support, that “small” independent project hit #1 on the Apple Podcast thriller charts. We proved that we didn’t need a giant studio or a corporate marketing budget to … Continue reading Story Over Studio: Why We’re Taking Elucidity Season 2 to the Resistance

S5E10: The Super Bowl: Sport or Scripted Spectacle?

In this episode of The Unofficial Official Story, hosts Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai are joined by comedian and actor Chris Bowers to tackle the biggest sporting event of the year: The Super Bowl. Is the “Big Game” actually a fair contest, or is it just high-budget theater scripted by “Big League” … Continue reading S5E10: The Super Bowl: Sport or Scripted Spectacle?

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